Executive Director, People Strategy & Partnerships

The Company is seeking an Executive Director of People Strategy & Partnerships to lead the execution of human resources strategy and operational transformation across a large, complex environment. The role will shape integrated HR service delivery, oversee a portfolio-based support structure, and promote consistency, efficiency, responsiveness, and accountability. Responsibilities include advising senior leaders, directing HR operations and resource planning, strengthening compliance and risk management, and resolving complex issues across HR functions. The Executive Director will also establish service standards, guide continuous improvement, use data to assess service effectiveness, and align HR capabilities with organizational priorities. Candidates should have 8–10 years of progressive HR management experience in a large organization, including experience supporting multiple clients in complex, decentralized settings; higher education or public-sector HR experience is required. Strong leadership, strategic planning, performance measurement, process improvement, communication, relationship-building, analytical, and financial management skills are essential. Applicants should understand employment laws, policies, labor agreements, and HR, payroll, and financial systems; familiarity with systemwide personnel policies is preferred. A bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience is required, while a relevant master’s degree and professional HR certification are preferred.